Comic gets the 2,813th star

Ricky Gervais will be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame  next week.

Netflix boss Ted Sarandos and comedy film-maker Christopher Guest will help unveil the star outside 1628 Vine Street, the 2,813th to be installed in LA. 

Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said: ‘The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is honoured to welcome comedian Ricky Gervais to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Finally, a star that will give snarky commentary every time someone walks by…I always knew we needed a comedian's touch on our famed sidewalk!’

The news comes as Gervais tours his latest stand-up show Mortality around the globe. 

Around 30 names are added to the Walk Of Fame each year honouring professional achievement and longevity. Only celebrities who agree to  attend the dedication ceremony are chosen, and the star or their sponsors have to bay $75,000 (around £56,000) for the privilege.

Gervais’s  star will be unveiled on Friday  May 30, at 11:30am, and live-streamed at walkoffame.com

Published: 21 May 2025